Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Prague, Czech Republic

Overview

Václav Havel Airport is Central Europe's fourth busiest airport, handling 17+ million passengers. A well-organized airport with two interconnected terminals, strong links to the city, and a new metro line under construction that will provide direct rapid transit by 2028.

Terminals

Terminal 1 (non-Schengen — intercontinental, UK, and non-EU flights) and Terminal 2 (Schengen — EU/EEA flights). Interconnected within security. The distinction matters for Schengen transit.

Transport to city center

Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín, then Metro A to centre (40–50 min, CZK 40 — 90 min ticket). AE (Airport Express) bus direct to hlavní nádraží main station (35 min, CZK 100). Uber: CZK 400–600, 25–40 min. Bolt is cheaper. Licensed airport taxis: CZK 500–700. No direct metro yet — planned for 2028.

Lounges

Czech Airlines Business Lounge (Priority Pass eligible), No.1 Traveller Lounge, and several Priority Pass options in both terminals.

Travel tips

Always use Uber, Bolt, or the pre-paid taxi counter — unofficial taxi drivers at Prague airport are notoriously exploitative. The metro + bus combination is slow but cheap. The airport is compact and efficient — 90 minutes is plenty for check-in and security.

Airport Wi-Fi

Free unlimited WiFi at Václav Havel Airport — connect to the airport network; no time limit.

Security and arrival

EU/EEA passport holders and eligible ePassport travelers can use the automated eGates. Standard EU 100ml liquid rules apply at security. The Czech Republic is in Schengen, so intra-Schengen flights skip passport control; use only the official taxis or Airport Express to avoid overcharging.

Distance to city

17 km / 30–45 min by Airport Express bus or taxi